TRUST stars actors Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones,” X-Men Apocalypse), Billy Campbell (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Enough), Katey Sagal (“Married With Children,” “Sons of Anarchy”) and Gianni Paolo (Ma, Power Book II: Ghost).
The film is directed by Carlson Young (Upgraded, The Blazing World) and is produced by Miles Koules, Ketura Kestin (Saw X, Jigsaw) and Oren Koules (Saw franchise).
Run Time: 90 minutes
Rating: R for violence, language, some sexuality and drug content
Trust sees Sophie Turner play Lauren Lane, a true-to-life Hollywood sweetheart, dealing with leaked intimate photos that could destroy her career. She escapes to an isolated mountain cabin, free from prying paparazzi. But the silence of the wilderness is deceiving; something dangerous is lurking just beyond the walls. When betrayal strikes from the person she trusted most, her sanctuary becomes a prison, and survival is the only option. Cut off from the outside world, she must outwit her pursuer in a relentless game of cat and mouse, where every shadow hides a threat and every choice could be her last.
Trust is a film that feels topical in some ways but drifts into the ludicrous in others. Sophie Turner delivers a performance that comes across as uneven and somewhat formulaic. The setup, someone retreating to the wilderness only for danger to follow, has been done many times before, and while there’s nothing outright bad about this take, there isn’t much that makes it stand out either. Turner is often overshadowed by more compelling characters and performances around her.
One pleasant surprise is Katey Sagal’s turn as Loretta, a dog-loving, kind-hearted local. She’s funny, endearing, and lights up the screen whenever she appears. Though her role is small, it leaves a lasting impression and is easily one of the film’s highlights. Billy Campbell also makes the most of his limited screen time as Peter, bringing depth to a small but memorable role. Without giving anything away, his presence adds unexpected weight; you’ll never look at him as Cliff from The Rocketeer in quite the same way.
In the end, Trust is worth a watch, but don’t expect anything groundbreaking. The characters often feel as though they’ve been lifted from other thrillers, and the story plays it safe. Director Carlson Young delivers a competent film with some uneven performances, but Campbell and Sagal clearly have the most fun, and they ultimately steal the show.
ONLY IN THEATERS
AUGUST 22, 2025
